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Organization and Group Volunteer

As a Pennsylvania victim service organization and a recognized non-profit, AWARE, Inc. is committed to eliminating domestic, emotional and sexual violence throughout Mercer County. This organization operates with a limited staff who are dedicated to serving victims of all ages and their supporting families and friends. Volunteers are essential to advance the vision – helping the hurting to heal and working all to eliminate all forms of abuse. Unite your team in a meaningful and purposeful way to support AWARE and those who need our collective help here in Mercer County. 

Ways you can help include;

  1. Organizing a donation drive of items that our clients are in need of such as bedding, household products, gift cards or our Holiday Donation program. 
  2. Volunteering your time during one of our “Done in a Day” projects such as our spring clean up day. 
  3. Hosting a fundraising event on AWARE’s behalf. 
  4. Donating funds from your special event or activity. 
  5. Include AWARE as an option for a staff Volunteer Time Off opportunity. 

For any questions, concerns, or additional information, please email info@merceraware.org.

AWARE, Inc. Mission Statement

AWARE, Inc. is committed to providing education, support, and advocacy for all people in Mercer county impacted by domestic, emotional, and sexual violence.

 

 

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Upcoming Events

May
23
Thu
10:00 am Community Event @ Buchanan Manor
Community Event @ Buchanan Manor
May 23 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
There will be an event for Mental Health Awareness Month on May 23rd, 2024. This event is closed, for the residents of Buchanan Manor.
5:00 pm Mercer County Head Start STEAM E... @ Tiffany's Banquet Center
Mercer County Head Start STEAM E... @ Tiffany's Banquet Center
May 23 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Two AWARE advocates will be attending the Mercer County Head Start STEAM event on May 23rd. This is a private/closed event for the families of Mercer County Head Start.
May
27
Mon
all-day Memorial Day Office Closure @ AWARE, Inc
Memorial Day Office Closure @ AWARE, Inc
May 27 – May 28 all-day
All AWARE, Inc. offices and locations will be closed in observance of Memorial Day. If you are in a crisis emergency and need to speak to an advocate, please call our 24/7 toll-free hotline at[...]
Jun
21
Fri
all-day Office Closure @ AWARE, Inc
Office Closure @ AWARE, Inc
Jun 21 all-day
All AWARE, Inc. offices and locations will be closed on Friday, June 21st for staff meetings. If you have a crisis emergency and need to speak to an advocate, please call our 24/7 toll-free hotline[...]
Jul
9
Tue
10:00 am AWARE Outreach Event @ Prince of Peace
AWARE Outreach Event @ Prince of Peace
Jul 9 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Join AWARE’s Youth Advocate Tasha as we host two sessions at the Prince of Peace Center in Farrell. The first hour (10AM-11AM) will be for those aged 13-18 as we watch and discuss the short[...]
Aug
14
Wed
2:00 pm Back to School Bash 2024 @ St. Michael's Byzantine Catholic Church Social Hall
Back to School Bash 2024 @ St. Michael's Byzantine Catholic Church Social Hall
Aug 14 @ 2:00 pm – 5:30 pm
This year’s Back to School Bash will be held on August 14, 2024 in the social hall of St. Michael’s Byzantine Church in Hermitage. Every year, the Back to School Bash aims to give school[...]
Aug
29
Thu
7:00 pm Grove City College New Student O... @ Grove City College
Grove City College New Student O... @ Grove City College
Aug 29 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
An AWARE advocate will be attending the new student orientation at Grove City College in Crawford Hall on August 29, 2024. Our advocate will be giving a presentation to new students and their families and[...]
Sep
20
Fri
all-day Office Closure @ AWARE, Inc
Office Closure @ AWARE, Inc
Sep 20 all-day
All AWARE, Inc. offices and locations will be closed on Friday, September 20th due to staff meetings. If you are in a crisis emergency and need to speak to an advocate, please call out 24/7[...]
Dec
20
Fri
all-day Office Closure @ AWARE, Inc
Office Closure @ AWARE, Inc
Dec 20 all-day
All AWARE, Inc. offices and locations will be closed on Friday, December 20th for staff meetings. If you are in a crisis emergency and need to speak to an advocate, please call our 24/7 toll-free[...]